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TobiasDrake (•̀⤙•́) (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
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#149601: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:23:32 PM

Yeah.

Trump's lead in NH is 32 votes to 25. Hardly decisive. [lol]

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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#149602: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:26:30 PM

Even the New Hampshire districts in the middle of nowhere are only voting a little more than half in Trump's favor?

Deadbeatloser22 from Disappeared by Space Magic (Great Old One) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
#149603: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:26:37 PM

Reports of gunfire at or near an LA polling station. Two individuals down, area on lockdown.

Situation developing.

"Yup. That tasted purple."
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149604: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:26:39 PM

Guys, please chill out over rural NH and goddamn Kentucky going for Trump. Please?

[up]Oh fuck.sad I mean its not likely to swing California.

And I hate myself for having that be my first though. I hope this isn't too bad.

edited 8th Nov '16 3:27:40 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Julep Since: Jul, 2010
#149605: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:27:09 PM

Mmmh, all the "random results" I hear are pro-Trump. Is it because Trumpists tend to overreact to the slightest hint of a victory, or shall I be worried?

BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#149606: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:27:35 PM

Republicans tend to be strong in rural areas. That's lower population density, which should mean quicker vote count. If I'm right we should see Trump ahead in the first results from almost every state.

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#149607: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:28:13 PM

[up][up] It's important to keep in mind that some states were probably already Trump victories to begin with, especially rural areas filled with uneducated white voters. It doesn't mean all hope is lost or anything.

And don't pay attention to what Trump spokespeople say, they're blowing smoke from the sounds of it.

edited 8th Nov '16 3:28:40 PM by Draghinazzo

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149608: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:28:41 PM

CNN reported that the Trump campaign's internal model apparently predicts that he loses.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
OrionAurora Constellation from Andromeda Galaxy Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: Abstaining
Constellation
#149609: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:29:00 PM

Eh, screw lurking. I'll enjoy the commentary here.

@Tobias: But but but, that means Trump is in the lead by about 12%! How can Hillary possibly win now?![lol]

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Deadbeatloser22 from Disappeared by Space Magic (Great Old One) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#149611: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:40:47 PM

re: news feed — British newspapers have nothing better to do and are your best bet at educated-informed-and-neutral (neutral-ish: anti-Trump, but not pro-Clinton)

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#149612: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:46:37 PM

To clarify, a shooting happened nearby a poll in California. Still awful, but there's no indication it was actually related in anyway to the election.

theLibrarian Since: Jul, 2009
#149613: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:46:49 PM

Apparently Rolling Stone thinks Obama was one of the most successful presidents in American history. Not really surprised, he did do a lot despite the best efforts of Republicans and people criticizing him as a "do nothing President."

edited 8th Nov '16 3:47:00 PM by theLibrarian

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149614: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:48:05 PM

538 reports that, in Kentucky at least, Trump isn't doing much better or worse than Romney.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#149615: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:50:25 PM

Sky are saying that 71% of people were bothered by Trump's treatment of women, that's more than were bothered by Clinton's emails.

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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149616: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:52:01 PM

That's tens of millions of voters who weren't bothered by his comments.

I'm not surprised, sadly.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#149617: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:57:34 PM

CNN are saying that Virginia is more well educated and more Latino than in 2012, that's good for Clinton.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#149618: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:58:08 PM

65% of voters think Trump not honest & trustworthy

82% think he can bring change

61% don't like him

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#149619: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:59:35 PM

That Trump will bring change is undeniable.

But change doesn't always mean "forward".

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RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#149620: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:59:59 PM

They can put me down as one of the ones who thinks he can bring change.

Mad Max times would be a change.

I call dibs on being the squirrely guy at the back of the water line.

edited 8th Nov '16 4:00:24 PM by RBluefish

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Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#149621: Nov 8th 2016 at 4:01:27 PM

I call dibs on playing the guitar on Trump's War Rig—

Wait a minute. I'm a Latino.

Shit.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
TacticalFox88 from USA Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Dating the Doctor
#149622: Nov 8th 2016 at 4:01:31 PM

Georgia too close to call.

lol anyone want to take bets?

New Survey coming this weekend!
KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#149623: Nov 8th 2016 at 4:02:01 PM

CNN just declared Indiana and Kentucky for Trump, Vermont for Clinton. Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina are too early to call.

Edit: Think the Many Mothers would take a guy? I'd mostly just sit there and write stuff down - I wouldn't get in anyone's way.

edited 8th Nov '16 4:03:11 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#149624: Nov 8th 2016 at 4:02:01 PM

Isn't it a bit early to call Georgia?

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#149625: Nov 8th 2016 at 4:02:13 PM

[up][up][up]I think that too early and too close aren't the same thing.

edited 8th Nov '16 4:03:55 PM by LSBK


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